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Does Reddit have an astroturfing problem? What the data suggests

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  1. RickJWagner · · focus · HN ↗
    Per Reddit itself and Google, astroturfing is especially bad in political subreddits. Attempting to shape public perception is a big business.
    1. randycupertino · · focus · HN ↗
      Almost a bigger threat than astroturfing is biased parties, be it brands or brand managers, taking over as moderators to sway content and suppress content they don't like. Happened in a bunch of artist and influencer subs.
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